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YF04 YOY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,645 mi
Last recorded117,645 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 YOY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2017 117,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer cill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer cill at front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer cill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 61,287 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 61,287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear lamp slightly condensed

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

r/n/s lamp slightly condensed

Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,481 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 56,997 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces and pads 50% worn

n/s rear tyre has cuts/tears across tread on tyre 225/45R18

Fail 9 Aug 2013 56,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces and pads 50% worn

n/s rear tyre has cuts/tears across tread on tyre 225/45R18

Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2012 55,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,369 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 54,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,580 miles

engine management lamp on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 39,459 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 31,266 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,865 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 22,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
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YF04 YOY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 50,944 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF04 YOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF04 YOY registered?

YF04 YOY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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